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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,169.22, 10,795.94 and 6,255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,169.22, 10,795.94 and 6,255.68 is: 9,420.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,169.22 : 10,795.94 = 6,255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,169.22/10,795.94 = 6,255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,169.22x = 10,795.94 × 6,255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,169.22x = 67,535,884.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,535,884.14/7,169.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,420.26

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